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During the Ranji Trophy Elite Group A match, Mumbai captain Ajinkya Rahane was recalled to the crease minutes after being dismissed due to a no-ball by J&K’s Umar Nazir. Despite the rare intervention, Rahane was soon dismissed again. Shardul Thakur’s unbeaten century helped Mumbai recover to 274/7, gaining a lead of 188 runs.

A total of 10.71 lakh applications for Indiramma houses were received from 150 divisions of the GHMC and Secunderabad Cantonment during Praja Palana programmes.

In January and February, a spectacular planetary parade will be visible in the night sky. The celestial alignment of Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune reaches its peak on January 29, with observatories worldwide organizing special events for stargazers.

Ukraine accuses Russian President Putin of trying to manipulate US President Trump into a peace deal favoring Russia without Ukraine or Europe's input. Ukrainian officials warn of Putin's intent to negotiate directly with the US. Highlighting Putin's readiness for talks, Kyiv dismisses any potential manipulations, emphasizing their stance against Russia's actions.

The State Health Department had set up a Rapid Response Team on January 21 to investigate the sudden rise in this infection after 24 suspected cases were found initially

Iranian police arrested two young women for dancing in a Tehran cemetery while wearing inappropriate clothing. This act of defiance against the country's strict dress code, particularly in a sacred site, received strong public backlash and led to their detention, especially from the martyrs' families.

India remains vigilant over military engagements between Bangladesh and Pakistan, with officials closely monitoring developments impacting national security. A Pakistani delegation, including ISI members, is visiting Dhaka following a Bangladeshi tour of Pakistan. India's aim is to strengthen ties with Bangladesh, despite recent tensions stemming from political unrest and inadequate protection of minorities in Bangladesh.

Round 6 of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025 saw Indian players making significant strides. Arjun Erigaisi drew with top-seeded Fabiano Caruana, while Praggnanandhaa and Gukesh also held their ground against strong opponents. Alexey Sarana scored the day's only decisive victory. In the Challengers section, Vaishali Rameshbabu secured a draw, but Divya Deshmukh suffered a defeat.

A facial recognition test will be conducted on Shariful Fakir, arrested for attacking Saif Ali Khan, to confirm his identity. The police are addressing discrepancies between the suspect and the CCTV footage. The court has extended his custody, and forensic analysis will be crucial for the investigation.

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh says the initial investigation conducted by the toxicology laboratory in Lucknow concluded that the cause was not any infection, virus or bacteria but a toxin

Tens of thousands of anti-abortion activists, joined by neo-Nazis, gathered in Washington for the 52nd annual 'March for Life' rally. Buoyed by the Supreme Court's 2022 decision to overturn Roe v Wade and President Trump's support, the rally attracted high-profile Republicans. The presence of the far-right group Patriot Front sparked controversy, and the movement's future strategy involves changing cultural attitudes towards abortion.

​​Though the conspiracy and initial trade predictions didn’t stop ‘Emergency’ from having a decent opening weekend, the movie is losing business on the weekdays. After making Rs. 1.05 cr and Rs. 1 cr on its first Monday and Tuesday respectively, the movie has been able to mint Rs. 1 cr on its first Wednesday

Laughter Chefs is gearing up for its second season, with Bharti Singh actively engaging in the shoot despite feeling unwell. Bharti's husband Haarsh had fun with their son, Golla, who was reluctant to go to school. The vlogs capture their family moments and playful banter, along with behind-the-scenes glimpses of the show interactions.

The liquor ban at religious places in Madhya Pradesh has raised questions about the Kal Bhairav Mandir in Ujjain, where liquor is the main 'prasad'. Despite the ban, traditions at the temple continue, with government-run liquor counters ensuring availability for offerings. Liquor shops in Ujjain will close, but the prasad practice may persist.

Decathlete Jai Prakash Singh wins Unsung Champion award and teenage chess talent Md. Reyan bags the Young Achiever honour

Kejriwal tells people to take money, saris distributed by opponents, but not to ‘sell’ their votes; BJP asks why AAP chief was given Z-plus cover by Punjab where he does not hold any official position

The VHP’s statement came during the organisation’s two day meeting of the Kendriya Margdarshak Mandal (Central Guidance Board) that was held at Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh

Six new Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) cases were identified in Pune, raising the total to 73. The Union health ministry will send a team to assist local authorities. Two patients were found during a state survey. Hospitals stocked up on treatments, and the National Institute of Virology reported viral and bacterial infections in GBS cases are under investigation.